Briar vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Briar Rank #700

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Gregory mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Briar and Gregory boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.